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Reviewed at Boston Common

On June 24, 1861 The New-York Times reported about 9th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which, it was reported, was composed chiefly of Irishmen. It’s commander was Colonel Thomas Cass. The regiment trained on Long Island in Boston Harbor. After a … Continue reading

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